astronomer

Definitions

astro (star) + nom (arrangement, from nomos) + -er (one who) = the person who studies the ordering of the stars. The agent noun of astronomy.

Common Collocations

• 1.famous astronomer著名天文学家
• 2.ancient astronomer古代天文学家

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The astronomer spent the night photographing a distant galaxy.

• 2.

  Ancient astronomers tracked the planets with the naked eye.